Mental Health Tech - $20 / hr!

Amergis Staffing is seeking Mental Health Tech's for a full-time contracts in Albuquerque, NM!

Position Details :

Contract Length : 13 weeks, possibility of extension

Schedule : 5 8-hour shifts / week (need availability on the weekends)

Weekly Hours : 40

Pay : $20 / hr

Experience : Previous experience in mental / behavioral health required

If interested, please apply and we will be in touch!

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients’ safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides personal care and behavioral assistance / interventions to assigned clients
• Assists clients with grooming, eating / meal preparation, and toileting
• Maintains rounding on assigned clients / patients to ensure safety as directed
• Assists with ambulation and transfer services
• Monitors vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Provides behavioral support services
• Provides crisis intervention
• Encourages independence
• Maintains patient safety
• Implements behavioral plans
• Documents care per policies and procedures
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs
• Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

Minimum Requirements :

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.